02 March 2026
Bira has joined the Rainy Day Trust’s Mad March Million, a month-long movement challenge encouraging the home improvement sector to collectively complete one million steps.
The campaign, delivered in partnership with Wellbeing People, runs from 1 to 31 March 2026 and invites businesses to move more each day through activities such as walking, running or stretching.
Bira’s team, the Sole Traders, will log activity online alongside other organisations, with medals awarded for consistency and a sector leaderboard adding friendly competition.
Designed to be simple and inclusive, the challenge asks participants to add just 10 minutes of extra movement a day, making it easy to fit around working life, with registrations now closed and the month-long challenge begninning.
Companies could also choose to fundraise alongside taking part, helping the charity support people across the industry who are facing difficult times.
Retailers can download a toolkit from the link below.
Check out upcoming events for the independent retail sector
At Bira, we promote, attend, and run events and exhibitions that are catered around independent retail business owners. These gatherings are a great chance to meet face-to-face, share ideas, and build lasting connections - helping each other grow, stay inspired, and feel part of a vibrant retail community.
Image credit: Rainy Day Trust
Latest News
-
Nominations for high street shop of the year award surge to record levels
Nominations for an award set to crown the nation's high street shop of the year have hit record levels, with just a week left before entries close.
-
Government issues temporary ban on disposable barbecues with guidance issued to retailers amid UK wildfires
The government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues amid ongoing heatwave and drought conditions.
-
Independent retailers urged to push for fair rates reform as podcast reveals £6.5 billion funding plan
Bira has said it is going to be urging the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, to deliver full business rates reform for the whole high street, not just a 20% discount for pubs, clubs and live music venues.
-
Autumn Budget 2026 | Bira CEO, Andrew Goodacre updates
With high streets back in the national spotlight, Bira is urging independent retailers to share their views ahead of this year's Autumn Budget consultation.